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  “MDI will break ground on a new plant near Hibbing, Minn., as part of a $9 million expansion of its northern Minnesota operations. The company recently purchased land for the new 35,000-square-foot plant that will replace MDI’s existing 100-year-old building in Hibbing and will cost more than $5 million. The groundbreaking is scheduled for ... Read moreRead Article

A few MDI employees in Grand Rapids, MN participated in the 5th annual Stomp on Stigma 5K run/walk. Over 350 people came together to “Stomp on Stigma” and help raise awareness of mental health. Individuals with mental illness are often challenged by the stereotypes and prejudices that result from misconceptions about mental illness. Because of ... Read moreRead Article

  A few MDI employees in Grand Rapids, MN participated in the 5th annual Stomp on Stigma 5K run/walk. Over 350 people came together to “Stomp on Stigma” and help raise awareness of mental health. Individuals with mental illness are often challenged by the stereotypes and prejudices that result from misconceptions about mental illness. Because ... Read moreRead Article

  Last year at the Ability Bash MDI raised fund for a program called WorkSkills 101. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for employees to grow both personally and professionally. Grand Rapids Herald-Review has the full story HERERead Article

  MDI announces that its board of directors has appointed Y. Elaine Rasmussen to its board. Rasmussen is chief executive officer (CEO) of Social Impact Strategies Group and will join MDI’s board effective immediately. Rasmussen brings over 20 years of experience in leading positive change and organizational development. She has a proven track record of strategic positioning with effective PR and communications, as ... Read moreRead Article

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  Mobility Mania – Accessibility for All is a group of individuals in the Grand Rapids Area dedicated to identifying and addressing accessibility issues, promoting accessibility awareness, and improving accessibility across Northern MN and beyond. The group is comprised of community members, service providers, government officials, business owners and anyone interested in making our area more accessible for everyone! Watch the ... Read moreRead Article

  Jerry Miner has been a long-time friend and supporter of MDI Hired Hands and has allowed Hired Hands to collect recycling every Saturday at his grocery stores over the past 20 years, most recently at his Cub Foods store in Grand Rapids.  April 18th, Jerry will start his next chapter in life as he retires from the ... Read moreRead Article

  Team from Andersen Windows meets with MDI to learn more about bringing people with disabilities into their workforce.  MDI hosted a visit, tour and conversation with HR professionals from Andersen Windows and Renewal, headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota. They were very interested in MDI’s social enterprise model and learning how MDI supports people with disabilities working at MDI. ... Read moreRead Article

  MDI is an FDA Registered Food Handling Facility As MDI continues to grow and expand its base of business offerings in order to create more employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, it is honored to announce that its Twin Cities facility is now an FDA Registered Food Handling Facility. According to Barb Majerus, vice president ... Read moreRead Article

  At the United Way of 1000 Lakes Annual Campaign Celebration and Best of Awards, MDI was recognized for several outstanding efforts. Diane Meyer, Employment Support Supervisor based in Cohasset, was recognized as the Best Coordinator of the Year for the work she did in bringing MDI’s campaign to life. In partnership with the United Way team, she championed United Way in ... Read moreRead Article